Council warns motorists to slow down near two Highland Schools

Motorists are being warned that part time 20mph speed restrictions have been introduced at two more schools in the Highlands for children’s safety.

The new speed limits are now in force at Kiltearn Primary School in East Ross and Reay Primary School in Caithness and will operate when pupils are expected to be arriving or departing from the school.
 
Drivers travelling near Kiltearn Primary School should be aware that the 20mph part time speed limit applies on school days from:

The part-time 20mph speed limit at Reay Primary School operational times are:

• on Mondays to Thursdays from 08:55 to 09:15; 15:00 to 15:15; 15:30 to 15:45; and

• on Fridays only from 08:55 to 09:15; and 14:00 to 14:15.

Motorists are reminded that if they speed in the vicinity of Highland schools then the penalties will be tough. The Highland Council, Northern Constabulary and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (Highlands and Islands Area) are clear that if motorists are caught speeding near Highland schools where a 20mph limit is in place, then robust enforcement action will be taken by both the Police and the Procurator Fiscal Service.